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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized in the City of San Mateo and the State of California, on the 25th day of April, 2013.

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

By: /s/KAREN L. SKIDMORE

Karen L. Skidmore

Vice President and Secretary

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Registration Amendment has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated: